Hi guys,firstly I had the pleasure of meeting Bathursttiger and his son Chris,and would like to thank them very much for attending today,thanks to all who texted me and let me know they wouldn't be there today for varying reasons,Daffy..NJLM78 turned up and it was great to share his company once again…there was only four of us,but we had a good day...except for the result of the game...
TT attended the after game party and mixed superbly with the NRL squad...this is some intell that I have gathered...
I met Ryan the assistant to Justin Pascoe,he is from Victoria and has a very knowledgeable AFL management background,he presents himself very well and is a true salt of the earth person who treats everyone the same...he has no airs or graces about himself..
I met Aaron Woods and had a great chat to him....in my opinion he will be one of the better captains this club has appointed...he is such a nice guy,spending more time with people and particularly the kids,he just walked from table to table and thanked everyone for coming to the game and party,he was so caring and kind to some disabled people and their families who were in attendance that it stood out how genuine he is...
I said a quick hello to Mark Oniell and Robbie Farah,both were happy to say hello....
Apparently some of the younger ones don't spend enough time with people and go as soon as they can....some within the club aren't to pleased with that and will try and get them more involved with the off field side of things...I won't mention their names...
To end some speculation in regard to Marty Tapau....Marty was more about Team Marty and the money on offer from Manly....the club let him go because they thought Jesse Sue will be the better footballer, and I agree..apparently Manly are starting to wake up to Team Marty....
Last but not least,I had the pleasure of meeting and shaking JTs hand,never spoke much to him as he was busy,however the players seem to respect him...but that could be for show,not sure,however the whole playing group seemed very well bonded together.....
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PS,when Ishook JTs hand I said to him Hobbo sends his love.....hahaha,just joking....
That's all I have for today guys,and I was disappointed with the game again,JT said he wasn't happy with them not closing out the game when they have a lead,but they are still learning...... :smiley: